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Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta Recipe With Tomato and Chicken

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A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a velvety garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts or chicken tenders, diced
  • ½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved if large
  • 5.3 oz garlic and herb Boursin cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add diced chicken and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook 1–2 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add Boursin cheese (cut into pieces) and heavy cream. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
  6. If sauce is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons reserved pasta water. Simmer gently 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted.
  8. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  9. Season with crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Add small amounts of reserved pasta water to control sauce consistency.
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add mushrooms or bell peppers.
  • Half-and-half or whole milk can replace heavy cream for a lighter option.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended as the sauce may separate.

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